| 1 | Grease two 8-in round pans well and dust with flour. |
| 2 | Beat egg whites until frothy. |
| 3 | Gradually beat in 1/3 c of sugar. |
| 4 | Continue beating until very stiff and glossy. |
| 5 | Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, soda and salt into another bowl. |
| 6 | Add oil, mased bananas, half of buttermilk and vanilla extract. |
| 7 | Beat 1 minute at medium speed on mixer. |
| 8 | Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly. |
| 9 | Add remaining buttermilk and egg yolks. |
| 10 | Beat 1 more minute. |
| 11 | Fold in beaten egg whites. |
| 12 | Fold nuts in gently. |
| 13 | Pour into prepared pans. |
| 14 | Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. |
| 15 | Cool. |
| 16 | Frost with whipped cream. |
| 17 | Decorate with sliced bananas. |
| 18 | Published: national enquirer 4/7/92 |
